It’s fall out there. Here are the cozy and comforting dishes bloggers have been simmering and roasting. If you want to stay warm, stay near the stove.

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Orangette roasts some petite cauliflower simply and treats us to a Parisian tale.

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Lex Culinaria recreates a simple lamb soup from a memorable restaurant meal in the slow cooker.

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Over at Christine Cooks, Christine cooks a butternut and squash soup with maple syrup.

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More squash from Chocolate and Zucchini. This a versatile squash-apple compote with very special vanilla and very special squash that can be served savory or sweet.

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More cauliflower from Madeater. This time with the big, assertive flavors of olives, anchovy, preserved lemons and capers.